Project Planner | Thetford

Overview

A leading construction contractor, known for delivering complex and high-profile projects across multiple sectors, is seeking a Project Planner to join their team.

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity for a planning professional to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This is a key position within the pre-construction and delivery teams, providing professional planning and programming support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on weekly progress updates, site walkarounds, and meetings with internal teams and the supply chain to produce detailed reports, as-built data, and performance metrics
• Creating and managing short- and mid-term programmes in collaboration with site teams and subcontractors, ensuring full resource allocation and foresight
• Understanding the full scope and needs of each project and client, proposing viable planning alternatives that drive project success
• Utilising Primavera P6 for planning tasks; knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Project Planner within the construction sector
• Strong working knowledge of P6 (Primavera); familiarity with ASTA Powerproject is beneficial
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and analytical skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus/profit share scheme
• Flexible working options
• Car allowance or company vehicle (dependent on role level)
• Travel costs covered to project locations (aligned with HMRC guidance)
• Extensive employee benefits including:
• Private medical insurance
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Health and wellbeing support
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Market-leading family leave benefits:
• 26 weeks fully paid maternity leave
• 12 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities